Automation Technician I – ASRS & PLC Systems

United States Cold Storage Inc

Minooka (IL)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 39,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401K and Educational Assistance
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Life Insurance
Other benefits

Job summary

United States Cold Storage Inc is seeking an Automation Technician I to support an automated material handling system. This hourly role focuses on ensuring ASRS and automation components operate efficiently, diagnosing and resolving errors, and maintaining data integrity in WMS/WCS/PLC communications.

The candidate will monitor WCS interfaces, troubleshoot errors, perform preventative maintenance, and participate in continuous improvement teams.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required; advanced technical training or certificate preferred.
  • Experience with WMS/WCS systems and PLCs is desirable.
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical and automation systems and work across IT and physical layers.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and diagnose faults in automation equipment; clear machine faults per SOPs.
  • Troubleshoot WMS/WCS interfaces to resolve errors in the automated warehouse.
  • Support maintenance tasks and preventative maintenance on automation equipment.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in warehouse automation.
  • Escalate outages and coordinate with operations, automation provider, and USCS specialists.

Skills

WMS troubleshooting
PLC familiarity
Electrical systems
Troubleshooting
Teamwork
Shift work

Education

High School Diploma or GED
Advanced technical training/certificate

Tools

WMS
WCS
PLC

Job description

United States Cold Storage Inc is seeking an Automation Technician I to support an automated material handling system. This hourly role focuses on ensuring ASRS and automation components operate efficiently, diagnosing and resolving errors, and maintaining data integrity in WMS/WCS/PLC communications.

The candidate will monitor WCS interfaces, troubleshoot errors, perform preventative maintenance, and participate in continuous improvement teams.

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